Major, USMC; Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida; Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School; Assistant Professor of Aerodynamics and Aviation Safety, Naval Postgraduate School; US Naval test pilot school Class 103; Defense Systems Management College, Program Management and Test and Evaluation; at the time of selection stationed at Patuxent River, Maryland; semi finalist in NASA group 15 selection; currently Test Pilot Instructor, Rotary Wing, National Test Pilot School, California.